Find out how popular the last name Penuliar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Penuliar.

Penuliar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Penuliar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penuliar in America

Penuliar is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penuliar surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Penuliar.

The history of the last name Penuliar

The surname Penuliar has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Portugal and Spain. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century or early 16th century, during the era of the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

Penuliar is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "penúltimo," meaning "penultimate" or "second to last." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname, perhaps referring to someone's position or rank within a particular group or organization.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Penuliar can be found in the archives of the city of Lisbon, Portugal, dating back to the mid-16th century. There are also mentions of individuals with the surname in various historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in Spain.

Notable individuals with the surname Penuliar throughout history include Francisco Penuliar (1542-1611), a Portuguese merchant and explorer who was part of one of the earliest expeditions to establish trade routes with India and the Far East. Another noteworthy figure is Leonor Penuliar (1678-1743), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural initiatives in Seville during the Baroque period.

In the 18th century, Juan Penuliar (1723-1798) was a prominent Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Wars of the Pyrenees against France. He gained recognition for his strategic skills and leadership during several crucial battles.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Miguel Penuliar (1847-1912) was a renowned Portuguese architect and urban planner, responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in Lisbon and Porto.

Lastly, Maria Penuliar (1901-1985), a Spanish poet and writer, gained acclaim for her contributions to the literary canon of the Generation of '27 movement, which included notable figures such as Federico García Lorca and Rafael Alberti.

While the surname Penuliar may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connections to the Iberian Peninsula's past make it a fascinating subject for further exploration and study.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penuliar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Penuliar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Penuliar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Penuliar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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